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Sniper

East German Sniper

A limited-slot East German sniper class carrying the bolt-action SSG82 and a PM sidearm.

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CountryEast Germany
UnitEast German Army
CategoryLight Support
Cost17,500$
Last verified2026-07-27
Data

Class loadout

Equipment transcribed from the linked class page.

Primary weapon

Sniper Rifle

SSG82

An optic-equipped East German bolt-action rifle used by the East German Sniper.

Damage
75
RPM
500
Magazine
5
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Secondary weapons

PM

Explosives

None listed

Utility

None listed

Armor

Unknown

Special equipment

Optic-equipped SSG82

Intended range

Long

Analysis

Practical capability notes

Interpretation of the published equipment, not hidden game statistics.

close RangeLimited

The PM helps, but the five-round bolt-action primary is unforgiving up close.

medium RangeStrong

The SSG82 combines 75 HP listed damage with 0.1 m spread at 1 km.

long RangeVery strong

An optic, very low spread, and 980 m/s muzzle velocity suit long-range fire.

anti InfantryStrong

Accurate 75 HP shots reward deliberate aim.

anti CoverLimited

No explosive or launcher is shown.

suppressionLow

Bolt-action fire and a five-round magazine limit sustained pressure.

mobilityNot confirmed

No movement modifier has been confirmed.